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Kane KAPERNICK Obituary

It is with heavy and broken hearts we speak of Kane's passing on 4 August 2024 at Wellington. Too early for you to leave us, we are devastated. A one-in-a-million parent, your bond with your girls, Lily and Mia was nothing short of amazing – the love, dedication and your pride in them was something to behold. You are leaving a massive space that will never be filled. As the youngest son of Geoff and Eileen, and brother of Darron and Julie, Tania and Eric, Dee and Rob, you shone. Loved uncle of Jay, Zak, Brooke, Sophie, Ryan and Noah. You were your own star, bright and unapologetic, you lived with authenticity, true to yourself and we loved you. So much laughter and fun, and the deep caring you had was always there for the people you loved. A friend was a friend for life. A service to celebrate Kane's life will be held at the Taranaki Crematorium Chapel, Junction Road, New Plymouth, on Saturday 10 August 2024 at 11.00am.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Aug. 7, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Kane KAPERNICK

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Katie Williams

August 14, 2024

Kane was a easy and clever person to work with. I'm so sorry for his daughters and all those close to him. My thoughts are with you.

Chopz

August 13, 2024

Not thing but love for you brother!
You were the spark bro when you arrived anywhere you lit the place up raised the roof and energy of the place!
Rarked people up in your classic way and looked after everyone as well .
I have so many memories of you and will treasure them and share them will everyone.
Heart as big as a lion you lived life fearlessly

Deepest condolences to the Kapernick whanau a totara tree has fallen.

It's our year next year UP THE WAHS!

Alan (Fred) Fraser

August 11, 2024

To Eileen and family I'm really sorry to hear of your loss

Mary Nicholas

August 10, 2024

Thinking of the kapernick whanau with love . Our hearts go out to you
The Nicholas whanau

K Hunt

August 10, 2024

Condolences to the Kapernick family on the tremendous loss of your much loved Kane. Treasure the beautiful memories you have of him .
Karl and Arnita Hunt

Phoebe Andrews

August 10, 2024

My Dearest Kapernick family,
I am sadened I can't be there to help celebrate the life love & joy you all had of your loving son brother and Dad.
He clearly had so much love for you all & proudly so, what a tight knit bunch you are.
I trust he will be rest assured
& full of pride how you're doing over these past days coping w the shock and grief, especially for his beautiful girls, and how be taking care of each other.
To you Kane
Yours is a life cut to short it doesn't seem fair that I have to say goodbye. Not yet, ya bugger. We have at least we have wonderful reminders to gift us everyday forever more
Through your family's smiles stoic frustrations, tears, laughter, mannerisms, talent loyalty to friends and love for family.
We will regale the stories you brought to enrich our lives with friends and family.
Love you little surrogate bro
You have stolen all the thunder

XOX to you all back home

Lyn Collins

August 10, 2024

Thinking of you all at this very sad time. RIL Kane
Lyn Collins

Lauren

August 10, 2024

I am so saddened to hear you are gone from this world Kane..such great memories of your friendship at high school. Love and light always xx

Annette Corbett

August 10, 2024

To Eileen & Family so sorry to read Kane´s passing, hold tight to your precious memories, deepest sympathy to you Eileen. RIL Kane

Gaye-Rene Butturini

August 10, 2024

So sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Kane. Deepest sympathy to you Eileen and family at this very sad time.
Gaye-Rene Butturini.

Lorraine Heal

August 9, 2024

Deepest Sympathy Eileen and family thinking of you all at this sad time.
Lorraine & Ivan Heal

granville and heather barrett

August 9, 2024

to Eileen and families, our thought are with you at this sad time , deepest sympathy and condolences to you all. granville and heather barrett

Nora Hunn

August 9, 2024

Condolences to you Eileen and families. A heart breaking time for you all, our thoughts are with you all. Nora and family

Denise Le Prou

August 9, 2024

Our thoughts are with you on your very sad loss Eileen and family

John Ranford

August 9, 2024

We are so sorry to hear of Kane's passing Eileen,on behalf of the Ranford family please accept our since sympathy.John Ranford.

Annette Walker

August 9, 2024

To Eileen, Darren, Tania, Deanne and Families,

I was completely devastated and saddened to hear about the passing of Kane.
Kane was not just a friend to me but a cherished part of my childhood/high school memories.
He really was 'one of a kind' and I'm so pleased to have been able to share in a small part of his life.
You are in my thoughts and I send you all my love as we all mourn the loss of Kane.

Mike Walsh

August 9, 2024

To Eileen and family . So sorry to hear of the loss of Kane. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time
Mike and Julie walsh

Shaun Barrett

August 9, 2024

Sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to Eileen and Geoff and family. Shaun and Celia Barrett Ireland

Joan Gibbs

August 8, 2024

Sincere condolences to you all. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Julie James

August 8, 2024

My deepest Sympathy to you Eileen, Darron, Tania, Dee and families on your sad loss of a much loved Son and Brother. Regards Julie James.

Frances Manwaring

August 8, 2024

Deepest condolences to the Kapernick family and friends. What a terrible sadness. Kane worked with us at Moxie for six inspiring years which laid down some amazing creative collaborations and very happy memories. Everyone in our orbit loved him and he will be deeply missed.

Eammon

August 8, 2024

"Bright and unapologetic" is the perfect way to describe Kane. His energy made every room a better room to be in. Much love to all his family but especially his girls. We (his workmates) were on your netball journey every game of every season.

Tim Williams

August 8, 2024

Condolences to all the Kapernick family at this very time. RIP Kane

Jenny Shaw

August 8, 2024

Dear Eileen and family, thinking of you all at this sad time. RIP Kane

Lisa-Maree Jackson

August 8, 2024

This is heartbreaking. Kane was such a constant in my life growing up. He was a great friend, charismatic, kind, honest and so funny! Sending love to all his family during this extremely hard time x

Rod Ehrhorn on behalf of all family

August 8, 2024

Our deepest heart felt condolences go out to all the Kapernick family at their sad loss of Kane. RIP Kane

Ra Parata

August 8, 2024

Sending an abundance of loving vibrations to the Kapernick whanauOnly positive, fun, loving memories of Kane; he was most certainly 1 in a million Kane´s passing will ripple across the planet with great sadness but rekindle the most amazing memories; for that was the power of his personality; I know his loss has for me Rere haere e hoa ki roto nga parirau aroha o to matua me o matua tupuna e hoa Fly within the loving wings of your papa and your ancestors Kane

Troy Salvatico

August 7, 2024

One of the kindest people you would ever want to meet. The planet lost one of the good ones. My true condolences go out to his family and daughters. If they grow up to be anything like Kane they will be terrific people. RIP mate.

Samantha Smith

August 7, 2024

Kapernick Whanau my heart goes out to you all at this very sad time. Deepest condolences xx
Samantha smith

Natalia Sheppard

August 7, 2024

If I am able to - please can I edit my previous message? I put 'Geoff and Eileen' but of course I am aware that Geoff is also no longer around so can you please edit it just to say Elieen?
Thank you

Natalia Sheppard

August 7, 2024

Im so gutted and upset to learn of Kanes passing. I went to high school with Kane and continued a friendship with him for many years after. I have so many fun filled memories of him, his cheeky wit and banter, his caring and thoughtful nature.. he was really supportive of me and music career, and was genuinely interested in seeing his friends do well.
Though I hadn't seen Kane in many years, I feel his loss deeply... simply because I know how much he meant to so many people - including myself.
Kane was charismatic, good looking, funny and a true friend. It also sounds like he was a great Dad.

Much love to Geoff and Eileen, Dee and Daggis, and the rest of his family.
Kane was a truly a good one. We were all lucky to have known him. <3
Tali xx (Natalia Sheppard nee Scott)

Cookie

August 7, 2024

Aroha & thoughts with Eileen, Daggis,Tania, Dee, whanau & friends.
Cookie

Coastal Cobras Rugby League Club

August 7, 2024

The Coastal Cobras Rugby League Club send our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Kapernick Whanau.

Kane was a staunch Coastie back in the day, on and off the field!

Kia au to moe e Kane.

Kim Peters

August 7, 2024

To Eileen and family, so sorry to read of Kane's passing. Thinking of you all.

Wanda

August 7, 2024

Eileen
So sorry and shocked to see of Kanes passing I was going to ring but will leave till a later date I know you will be absolutely Devastated. Love to you and all your family
Wanda and Peter

Patsy&Cliff Hancock

August 7, 2024

So very sorry for your loss Eileen and family.
Patsy and Cliff

Rae Davey-Cummings

August 7, 2024

Our deepest sympathy to the Kapernick whanau. Our love is with you all.
Davey whanau of Raewyn and Kapo x

Brian and Audrey Quin

August 7, 2024

To Eileen and the extended Kapernick family. Such a shock to hear of Kanes passing. We remember him as chirpy and engaging but always respectful and know he will be missed by many. RIP Kane

August 7, 2024

Our nephew, our friend, we are unbelievably sad. Not having you in our lives makes them so much smaller. We couldn't have loved you more if you were our own.
Trish, Ian, Wayne and Anne.

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Memorial Events
for Kane KAPERNICK

Aug

10

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Taranaki Crematorium Chapel

Junction Road, New Plymouth, Taranaki